Then we drove off with cousins Meryl and Rich to explore. First stop was a farmer's market near our hotel.
Then we went along Lady Bird Lake where there is a huge park crowded with joggers and sports enthusiasts enjoying the weather. We walked through the nature center seeing some caged hawks and owls and dodging tons of little kids. Then we drove to the sculpture garden, but decided not to go in. Looked around the UT campus and went home to nap and get ready for the wedding.
At 5:00 pm we went to the second floor venue in the hotel and visited. The ceremony started promptly at 5:30 and Erica walked down the aisle with her dad, Bob.
She was the most beautiful bride and just beaming. A rabbi did a short and meaningful service and Derek broke the glass starting their life together. Now it is time to party.
We started off with the mandatory family pictures and then went into the ballroom which was decorated beautifully. We sat with Meryl, Rich and Matthew and Joann and Harlan, all first cousins. The photos below are my first cousins and then "The Others." These are spouses and children of the cousins.
The dancing started with a hora and we had fun circling and laughing. The DJ did a great mix with lots of oldies and we danced the night away. Delicious food completed a great night.
We got back to our room and collapsed into deep sleep.
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